Originally published at Rare Bad news for those of us who think we spend the money we’ve earned more efficiently than government bureaucrats can: the IRS is about to hire several hundred new “enforcement workers.” And the news is even worse if you’re a self-employed small business owner – these “agents” are allocated for you!…

Originally published at Rare After Trump’s win in Tuesday’s Republican primary, it became clear that there was no path to victory for the two remaining candidates. Ted Cruz dropped out that evening, and it was announced that John Kasich would suspend his campaign the following afternoon. In the wake of Trump’s final ascent, interest in…

Originally published at Rare Civil asset forfeiture, under which law enforcement can seize your property even if you aren’t convicted of a crime or arrested, is a nationwide problem. The state of Oklahoma, however, has a particularly well-documented knack for asset forfeiture abuse. The latest example comes from the Washington Post’s Christopher Ingraham. He brings us the…

Originally published at Rare A survey by ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller that chronicles the views of men and women between the ages of 18-24 in 16 Middle Eastern and North African countries was recently released, and it contains an interesting common thread. In the countries where there’s been a great deal of military and political turmoil, youth…

Originally published at Rare Congressman Justin Amash, a great liberty advocate and one of Rare Under 40 Awards honorees, had a birthday this week. Rep. Amash’s staff knows he’s a Star Wars buff, and, according to a Facebook post from the congressman, surprised him with a party that Star Wars fans will appreciate. It sure looks like…